Trustees Sworn in, Board Reorganizes

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After winning re-election in May, RISD Trustees Vanessa Pacheco (Single-Member District 2), Regina Harris (Single-Member District 4) and Rachel McGowan (Single-Member District 5) were sworn in on June 5 to three-year terms.

June 5 was the final regular meeting of the 2024-25 school year, and trustees reorganized in advance of the 2025-26 school year.

RISD Board Officers for 2025-26
Chris Poteet, President
Rachel McGowan, Vice President
Debbie Renteria, Secretary
Vanessa Pacheco, TASB Delegate
Eric Eager, TASB Alternate

Watch the swearing in and reorganization discussion

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